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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,154.21 and 460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,154.21 and 460.39 is: 690.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,154.21 = 460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,154.21 = 460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,154.21 × 460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 531,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,386.74/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.54

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